Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters

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Thanks to heads up from several Seibertronians, we have news that the Planet Iacon Facebook Page has posted a screenshot of some new potential Earthrise figures, potentially confirming some rumors.

The image bears some resemblance to images we had gotten around Titans Return, which showed some not yet announced figures in rough concept color form, although these images don't have any color location indicators. The image shows us the Titan Class Scorponok, whom we did know was coming based on his gray prototype head we saw back last year at New York Comic Con.

Up next on the list is Sky Lynx, who looks to be our Commander class figure for the year, pushing back a large Armada Tidal Wave figure yet another year for us. This Sky Lynx appears to have 3 modes: robot mode, shuttle mode, and a rocket base mode, which looks pretty nice in this image. We also have what appears to be 2 new battlemasters, who transform into different styled shields/ramps. Up next are some Micromasters, which includes Tune-up and Big Daddy, who have been found at retail, and a new pair that appears to be a pair of combining Micromasters similar to the Battle Patrol from last year, only now they combine to form a space shuttle, continuing the space theme set by Omega Supreme and set to continue.

At the bottom are a pair of deluxes that are also showing up at retail, Wheeljack and Ironworks. Wheeljack looks to be a model sheet based on his Earth Wars mobile game design, so whether this sheet will be accurate to how the toys actually come out is anyone's guess.

Check it out below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!

Transformers News: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters

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Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051143)
Posted by frogbat on February 2nd, 2020 @ 9:33am CST

Zarak looks massive there. Can’t wait for better looks at these.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051144)
Posted by DMSL on February 2nd, 2020 @ 9:49am CST

Most important question: Does Skylynx have the Lynx mode? I don't really care if he has a base mode.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051147)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on February 2nd, 2020 @ 10:17am CST

The 4th row are just Trip Up, Big Daddy, Phaser, and Blast Master's G1 toy pics from TFWiki.

I liked the Astro Squad enough back in the day that this gets my hopes up for Earthrise, but so far none of the Siege Micromasters I've handled really outdo the originals, even with the combining weapon gimmick.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051148)
Posted by NTESHFT on February 2nd, 2020 @ 11:36am CST

DMSL wrote:Most important question: Does Skylynx have the Lynx mode? I don't really care if he has a base mode.

That's what I was gonna ask.....I dont personally care for the base mode, myself....I'm more concerned if he is close to original G1 self....

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051149)
Posted by Microbot on February 2nd, 2020 @ 11:42am CST

Skylinx looks great!!! Also, I'm sure the mode of the Linx is not shown, the legs are there and he just needs a tiger head, also in base mode the 2 pieces got separated so...Nice the new micro masters, just need more and better pics about Skorpionok for to say something good or bad

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051151)
Posted by Bucky on February 2nd, 2020 @ 12:03pm CST

Nice to see some news bits about Scorponok trickling out. I’m sure it won’t be long until we start seeing some more detailed images. And then of course there’s the inevitable Black Zarak, that I’m sure we’ll be getting eventually.

The news about Sky Lynx was unexpected, and very welcomed. Super excited for new, non-combiner torso Sky Lynx. Like most of us, I’m also curious about the fate of his cat mode. Here’s hoping,

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051152)
Posted by PhunkJunkion on February 2nd, 2020 @ 12:12pm CST

The Micromaster shuttle is the Astro Squad. They're using original G1 stock photos of Phaser and Blast Master.
https://tfwiki.net/wiki/File:G1-toy_Phaser.jpg
https://tfwiki.net/wiki/File:G1-toy_BlastMaster.jpg

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051153)
Posted by Skritz on February 2nd, 2020 @ 12:25pm CST

Well, if this is true it confirm quite a bit of things that have been hinted at, which is good. Scorponok is the only Titan I've ever wanted from 'day one' (the others are still in the maybe-ill-pick-them-up-someday, maybe category) due to him further completing a roster that was reintroduced during Titans Return, which was when I got back into collecting. Once Snapdragon is made that team will be fully complete.

However am I a weirdo for being most interested in the new, potentially Decepticon Battlemasters? Battlemasters are a great fun, accessory and figure all in one and they've been a good place for HasTak to add whole new characters, like Smashdown.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051155)
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 2nd, 2020 @ 12:39pm CST

Bucky wrote:Nice to see some news bits about Scorponok trickling out. I’m sure it won’t be long until we start seeing some more detailed images. And then of course there’s the inevitable Black Zarak, that I’m sure we’ll be getting eventually.

The news about Sky Lynx was unexpected, and very welcomed. Super excited for new, non-combiner torso Sky Lynx. Like most of us, I’m also curious about the fate of his cat mode. Here’s hoping,

Is Black Zarak inevitable? I mean Takara had to crowd fund Grand Maximus (and didn't even get enough interest for the pretender shell) so far hasbro have given us zero repaints when it comes to the Titans, not counting SDCC exclusives, unless you'd be happy for BZ to be an SDCC exclusive?

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051156)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 2nd, 2020 @ 12:41pm CST

ZeroWolf wrote:
Bucky wrote:Nice to see some news bits about Scorponok trickling out. I’m sure it won’t be long until we start seeing some more detailed images. And then of course there’s the inevitable Black Zarak, that I’m sure we’ll be getting eventually.

The news about Sky Lynx was unexpected, and very welcomed. Super excited for new, non-combiner torso Sky Lynx. Like most of us, I’m also curious about the fate of his cat mode. Here’s hoping,

Is Black Zarak inevitable? I mean Takara had to crowd fund Grand Maximus (and didn't even get enough interest for the pretender shell) so far hasbro have given us zero repaints when it comes to the Titans, not counting SDCC exclusives, unless you'd be happy for BZ to be an SDCC exclusive?

I don't think Black Zarak is inevitable, but I want it to happen, even if he is a TT mall exclusive

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051157)
Posted by Skritz on February 2nd, 2020 @ 12:43pm CST

He's the obvious and only choice for the mold, barring maybe 'comic book colored' Scorponok. However, as pointed out Takara has to crowdfund Grand Maximus. Btw once Scorponok is out, the Demon Generals from Zone will be fully completed!

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051158)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 2nd, 2020 @ 12:46pm CST

Skritz wrote:He's the obvious and only choice for the mold, barring maybe 'comic book colored' Scorponok. However, as pointed out Takara has to crowdfund Grand Maximus. Btw once Scorponok is out, the Demon Generals from Zone will be fully completed!

We also never got Gigastorm from Trypticon, in addition to the aforementioned Grand Max. And we never got Metrotitan.

Black Zarak is definitely one of those "could go either way" cases

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051159)
Posted by Skritz on February 2nd, 2020 @ 12:48pm CST

Maybe Titans are just too costly to retool and redeco.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051160)
Posted by M. Spector on February 2nd, 2020 @ 1:01pm CST

I am defiantly interested in Skylynx!I have no personal attachment to the character or original toy, its just the sheer wackiness of him that is appealing, as is the increased size and hopefully detail that the Commander class brings. If he goes on sale like Jetfire I will certainly pick him up

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051163)
Posted by frogbat on February 2nd, 2020 @ 1:16pm CST

PhunkJunkion wrote:The Micromaster shuttle is the Astro Squad. They're using original G1 stock photos of Phaser and Blast Master.
https://tfwiki.net/wiki/File:G1-toy_Phaser.jpg
https://tfwiki.net/wiki/File:G1-toy_BlastMaster.jpg

Thnx for pointing them out... when I moved my focus away from skorponok and sky lynx, I noticed how similar they were to the original toys and was thinking ‘why do they even bother, they might as well make reissues..’

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051164)
Posted by MatSeikyo on February 2nd, 2020 @ 1:26pm CST

Is it just me or does it look like Scorponok's proportions are kinda wrong?

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051166)
Posted by Autobot N on February 2nd, 2020 @ 1:49pm CST

Sky Lynx looks awesome! Definitely getting him!

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051167)
Posted by bluecatcinema on February 2nd, 2020 @ 1:53pm CST

Autobot N wrote:Sky Lynx looks awesome! Definitely getting him!

He does look good. It's just a pity that Hasbro seems to once again be forgoing the original's ability to split into two forms.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051168)
Posted by Whifflefire on February 2nd, 2020 @ 1:54pm CST

Sky Lynx, yes please! I have been waiting for this since the Commander class was revealed last year.

Seeing how his base mode has the shuttle detach from the carrier, I would imagine each component has their respective animals modes included.

This is going to be an expensive year...

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051170)
Posted by MatSeikyo on February 2nd, 2020 @ 2:04pm CST

I think his legs might be too skinny.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051171)
Posted by Flashwave on February 2nd, 2020 @ 2:10pm CST

I think I am most excited for Sky Lynx. Scorponok is a Want, but I think I can wait for a sale for him. Have to think about Unicron next year since I went through BBTS. I want more Mocromasters and I love that we are seeing another alr combiner, but I always seem more excited by getting them than having them... And the Ramp Bots, those are cool designs but... Eh? Not sure I will do a lot of City Building.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051172)
Posted by Flashwave on February 2nd, 2020 @ 2:17pm CST

Skritz wrote:Maybe Titans are just too costly to retool and redeco.

Fort Max was a Retool of Metroplex though, back to front like the Universe Lambo Twins were. The more likely argument, which the Grand PreSales seem to back up, is that HasTak does not think that there is enough of a market to justify the expense of another Titan figure. Remember that Grand got made, but he didnt hit his minimum to come with the Pretender Armor figure. Maybe they don't think there are enough collectors who know or care about Metrotitan etc

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051174)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 2nd, 2020 @ 2:40pm CST

Flashwave wrote:
Skritz wrote:Maybe Titans are just too costly to retool and redeco.

Fort Max was a Retool of Metroplex though, back to front like the Universe Lambo Twins were.

For all intents and purposes, despite using Metroplex as a starting point, Fortress Maximus should be counted as a new separate release. Reusing Titan Class molds apparently requires special circumstances, or have very minor changes. How many re-releases did we get after Metroplex and Devastator setting the standard?

And don't forget, Universe Sunstreaker and Sideswipe were "pretooled" or "built in", the first second confirmed in fact after Cybertron Scrapmetal. That's effectively building two toys into one if one goes beyond alternate heads like with Combiner Wars and Titans Return. For smaller Size Class with a lot of figures that can be a cost saver, but with only one figure a year for Titan (and Commander) with low production numbers, it's not worth it.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051177)
Posted by william-james88 on February 2nd, 2020 @ 3:35pm CST

What? Still no Lynx mode?!

1/5 stars

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051178)
Posted by Solipsist on February 2nd, 2020 @ 3:55pm CST

I realize that it is unlikely but I would love to see this new version of Scorponok still be a Headmaster (Titanmaster).

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051179)
Posted by Whifflefire on February 2nd, 2020 @ 3:58pm CST

william-james88 wrote:What? Still no Lynx mode?!

1/5 stars

If you look at the sides of the base, there are red extensions that look useless for support, but appear to fold toward the back, which would put them in place to serve as the Lynx mode's double tail.

I take this and the fact that the carrier detaches with all four legs to be a pretty solid indication that there is a lynx mode whose head is just hidden.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051181)
Posted by bvzxa on February 2nd, 2020 @ 4:16pm CST

william-james88 wrote:What? Still no Lynx mode?!

1/5 stars

agreed

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051182)
Posted by blackeyedprime on February 2nd, 2020 @ 4:31pm CST

No electronics 0/5

...

base mode is making me consider getting Skylynx but in no rush.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051190)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on February 2nd, 2020 @ 5:14pm CST

Sky Lynx looks pretty cool, not gonna lie, but I don't think I necessarily need him. The base mode is cool, it looks like his color scheme is more unique now, and given the presence of his two tails in the base mode and that suspect white panel on the front of what would be the lynx body, I don't think anyone has to worry about him not having all his original modes.

Still don't collect Micromasters or Titans, but I'm happy for those who are happy for Scorpy.

When Jtprime posted the link to the TFW boards for the pictures, did anyone else see that rumor list they were talking about beforehand over there? That seemed a bit suspect and yet also too specific to be false, and some of what it mentioned was terribly mysterious.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051192)
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 2nd, 2020 @ 5:16pm CST

Solipsist wrote:I realize that it is unlikely but I would love to see this new version of Scorponok still be a Headmaster (Titanmaster).

Already been confirmed to be a double headmaster (like Fort Max)

I think perhaps people should wait for more pics on sky Lynx before making a judgement on the Lynx part.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051193)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 2nd, 2020 @ 5:16pm CST

It kinda looks like Sky Lynx becomes Countdown's Rocket Base.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051194)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 2nd, 2020 @ 5:18pm CST

bvzxa wrote:
william-james88 wrote:What? Still no Lynx mode?!

1/5 stars

agreed

*starts preparing crow* Don't worry, I got the perfect recipe for that.

Scorponok looks... decent, gonna wait for some up close shots.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051196)
Posted by william-james88 on February 2nd, 2020 @ 5:24pm CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
bvzxa wrote:
william-james88 wrote:What? Still no Lynx mode?!

1/5 stars

agreed

*starts preparing crow* Don't worry, I got the perfect recipe for that.

Scorponok looks... decent, gonna wait for some up close shots.

I'm only playing. That psrt detaches so either there is a ltnx mode or Hasbro has list their damn minds.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051197)
Posted by Skritz on February 2nd, 2020 @ 5:24pm CST

I'm aware this is going into pointless headcanon and fanwanking over dumb toy stuff but, if those Earthrise leaks are true then it seems quite a few of the Battlemasters are going to be shields, which got me thinking and eventually deciding that these shield-type Battlemasters must presumably possess the ability to generate forcefields and/or energy shields versus the usual Targetmaster 'big laser'. Why? Well, let me put it this way: if its not that then these are basically small dudes being waved around as living meat (well, metal) shields to take hits for bigger bots.

That's...so fucked up I just can't imagine it being the case for the Autobot one. There's cruel and there's having a miniature member of your species attached to your arm to die for you in horribly painful manners. :HEADHURTS:

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051200)
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 2nd, 2020 @ 5:34pm CST

Skritz wrote:I'm aware this is going into pointless headcanon and fanwanking over dumb toy stuff but, if those Earthrise leaks are true then it seems quite a few of the Battlemasters are going to be shields, which got me thinking and eventually deciding that these shield-type Battlemasters must presumably possess the ability to generate forcefields and/or energy shields versus the usual Targetmaster 'big laser'. Why? Well, let me put it this way: if its not that then these are basically small dudes being waved around as living meat (well, metal) shields to take hits for bigger bots.

That's...so **** up I just can't imagine it being the case for the Autobot one. There's cruel and there's having a miniature member of your species attached to your arm to die for you in horribly painful manners.

True, but then they are content to wear their comrades as armour or as power ups

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051201)
Posted by Flashwave on February 2nd, 2020 @ 5:40pm CST

Skritz wrote:I'm aware this is going into pointless headcanon and fanwanking over dumb toy stuff but, if those Earthrise leaks are true then it seems quite a few of the Battlemasters are going to be shields, which got me thinking and eventually deciding that these shield-type Battlemasters must presumably possess the ability to generate forcefields and/or energy shields versus the usual Targetmaster 'big laser'. Why? Well, let me put it this way: if its not that then these are basically small dudes being waved around as living meat (well, metal) shields to take hits for bigger bots.

That's...so **** up I just can't imagine it being the case for the Autobot one. There's cruel and there's having a miniature member of your species attached to your arm to die for you in horribly painful manners.

I had that same question when we got PCC Chopster. I imagine thats gotta suck being smashed into a big ol armored dude. Same for Smashdown or Ptraxodon

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051202)
Posted by Brutal brawl on February 2nd, 2020 @ 5:41pm CST

At the top it says fall so thats most likely the release date

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051207)
Posted by Skritz on February 2nd, 2020 @ 6:56pm CST

I imagine Transformers that turn into weapons lack 'pain receptors' on the part that hit the foe? :-?

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051208)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 2nd, 2020 @ 7:14pm CST

Skritz wrote:I imagine Transformers that turn into weapons lack 'pain receptors' on the part that hit the foe?

So they're like nails on any given human? Plausible, but what about the motions they go through? Like swinging around, or sudden stops like when you brake your car really hard? That would be even less fun... :-?

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051209)
Posted by Skritz on February 2nd, 2020 @ 7:16pm CST

Nope guys, sorry. One silly talk with a buddy later and my headcanon is now that these Battlemasters that are shield/ramps are actually really into sado masochism! :lol:

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051210)
Posted by no-one on February 2nd, 2020 @ 7:21pm CST

Skritz wrote:I'm aware this is going into pointless headcanon and fanwanking over dumb toy stuff but, if those Earthrise leaks are true then it seems quite a few of the Battlemasters are going to be shields, which got me thinking and eventually deciding that these shield-type Battlemasters must presumably possess the ability to generate forcefields and/or energy shields versus the usual Targetmaster 'big laser'. Why? Well, let me put it this way: if its not that then these are basically small dudes being waved around as living meat (well, metal) shields to take hits for bigger bots.

That's...so **** up I just can't imagine it being the case for the Autobot one. There's cruel and there's having a miniature member of your species attached to your arm to die for you in horribly painful manners.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051211)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 2nd, 2020 @ 7:24pm CST

Skritz wrote:Nope guys, sorry. One silly talk with a buddy later and my headcanon is now that these Battlemasters that are shield/ramps are actually really into sado masochism!

Would that include Soundwave's minions?

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051212)
Posted by no-one on February 2nd, 2020 @ 7:38pm CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Skritz wrote:Nope guys, sorry. One silly talk with a buddy later and my headcanon is now that these Battlemasters that are shield/ramps are actually really into sado masochism!
Would that include Soundwave's minions?

Nah, they're just subs.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051218)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 2nd, 2020 @ 8:28pm CST

I'm looking forward to both Scorp and Sky Lynx, I think they will both turn out great. And I want more space dudes

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051221)
Posted by Skritz on February 2nd, 2020 @ 8:53pm CST

I'd love for Scorponok to be alongside Fasttrack in the same line because damn it we need to even out the mainline Weaponizers (not counting the Powerdashers, of course) and have a buddy to go with Brunt.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051226)
Posted by Zeedust on February 2nd, 2020 @ 11:22pm CST

Not gonna lie, Scorpy looks kinda bland to me.

Sky Lynx, on the other hand, I like, and the launchpad mode is a nice extra. Hopefully they'll show individual bird and lynx modes at Toyfair.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051231)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on February 3rd, 2020 @ 7:44am CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Skritz wrote:I imagine Transformers that turn into weapons lack 'pain receptors' on the part that hit the foe?

So they're like nails on any given human? Plausible, but what about the motions they go through? Like swinging around, or sudden stops like when you brake your car really hard? That would be even less fun...

What about the ones that become shields? How'd you like to have that job?

I hope Skylynx separates. The base mode does look as if it does to an extent, so hopefully the Lynx Mode is there especially when you think about how that was the main complaint about the combiners version. Hasbro isn't Mattel so hopefully they did hear the fan's suggestions and did it.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051256)
Posted by Triggerdick Megatron on February 3rd, 2020 @ 6:15pm CST

I am excited for Scorponok, but I think the tail is way too small.

If Skylynx has the lynx mode then I will consider it.

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051288)
Posted by Emerje on February 4th, 2020 @ 5:53am CST

That Battle Master on the right looks like he's ready made to be repurposed into Aramada Grindor.

Earthrise grindor.JPG

Sabrblade wrote:It kinda looks like Sky Lynx becomes Countdown's Rocket Base.

Agreed. Nothing against him being with Omega, but the red, white, and blue really fits him better.

Triggerdick Megatron wrote:I am excited for Scorponok, but I think the tail is way too small.

I think a lot of the problems we're having is with perspective in the photos, it's all out of wack. On scorpion mode his right claw is huge and his tail is tiny, but the ramp, which forms the tail, the markings match up, in base mode is enormous! I think things will look better in a few weeks when we see it in person at Toy Fair.

Scorponok's "ears" are stuck to the sides of the towers in base mode, that's a little strange... Gonna have to get a big orange third party gun by the looks of it, maybe a shield too since I'm pretty sure the center tour is built into this chest.

Emerje

Re: Potential First Look Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise Scorponok, Sky Lynx, Battlemasters, Micromasters (2051289)
Posted by Big Grim on February 4th, 2020 @ 7:33am CST

I look forward to Scorponok! The only Titan I've been waiting for, (though Trypticon came very close to breaking me.).

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